Best Michelle Calderon Podcasts (2025)

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8, Let It Marinate: Presence, Poise & Professionalism 47:18

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Just like a good recipe, life requires time to marinate. The Freedom Formula invites you to slow down and absorb truth. In Tea Time, we reflect on presence and preparation. Then, in Etiquette, we explore poise in professional settings, maintaining femininity in authority, and setting boundaries at work. To support the mission of Bochy’s Org.- Bochy…

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7, Breaking Free from the Trap of Offense + The Art of Being a Gracious Guest 42:14

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This week, Freedom Formula explores “Skandalon”—the ancient word for offense and how it keeps us stuck. During Tea Time, Carla sips through insights on emotional freedom. In Etiquette, we define what makes a perfect guest, what to bring as a hostess gift, and why these small gestures carry deep meaning. To support the mission of Bochy’s Org.- Bochy…

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6, Travel, Tension & Togetherness: Navigating Life with Grace 42:30

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Ever feel like your relationships are out of sync? Freedom Formula discusses attempts to balance imbalanced connections. Tea Time centers around travel and adaptability. And in Etiquette, we cover global and cultural etiquette, how to be a respectful guest, and how to manage shared travel gracefully—even under stress. To support the mission of Boch…

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ADHD as a Superpower: Michael Shellis on School Struggles, Strengths & Self-Acceptance 1:18:11

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In this powerful episode, Michael Shellis opens up about his journey with ADHD, from the challenges he faced in school to discovering how it became one of his greatest strengths. If you or someone you love has ever felt “too much” or misunderstood, this conversation will encourage you to reframe that narrative. Michael shares how Attention Deficit …

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5, The Power of Gratitude: Perspective, Presence & Politeness 50:17

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This episode’s Freedom Formula is all about shifting your perspective. In Tea Time, Carla opens up about practicing gratitude in daily life. Our Etiquette segment focuses on intentional thankfulness—from writing heartfelt notes to the right way to respond to thoughtful gifts and gestures. To support the mission of Bochy’s Org.- Bochys.org (https://…

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4, Activating Your Feminine Fibers: Relationships, Respect, and Radiance 51:23

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How do you embody and activate your feminine fibers? Freedom Formula breaks it down. Tea Time offers Carla and Michelle’s thoughts on dealing with controlling mom friends and strained Mother, Daughter relationships. In Etiquette, we explore how dressing reflects self-respect, guidelines for formal and casual events, and being feminine and modest. T…

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3, Holding Space & Holding Boundaries: A Conversation on Family, Etiquette, and Emotions 47:37

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Freedom Formula introduces the Hula Hoop Magnetic Field, a tool for understanding your emotional boundaries. In Tea Time, Carla and Michelle answer listener questions on family members asking what a listeners inheritance from his father is and another listener asks about what to do about a daughter in law that only wants to spend time with her side…

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2, From Friendships to Flatware: Navigating Relationships and the Dinner Table 47:55

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This week’s Freedom Formula unpacks the levels of friendship, how to recognize them, and why they matter. During Tea Time, Carla and Michelle share their thoughts on listener questions. The Etiquette segment walks through formal dining basics: which utensil to use, BMW, and napkin etiquette. To support the mission of Bochy’s Org.- Bochys.org (www.b…

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1, From Survival To Freedom: Living In The Pink Zone 52:53

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In this episode of Really Feminine, during Carla’s Freedom Formula, we explore the difference between living in the Pink Zone (freedom) versus the Red Zone (survival). During Tea Time, Carla and Michelle answer the listener's questions about how to tell a friend they have halitosis and address a mom struggling to connect with her daughter. In our E…

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Step 300 - Happy 300th Episode! 36:57

8M ago36:57

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We're back after not putting an episode out since APRIL! Listen this episode as we give you a very brief life update and celebrate 300 episodes.

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Step 299 - New Kids on the SYNC: A NKOTB NSYNC Mashup Episode 1:41:17

1+ y ago1:41:17

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Join us this episode as we discuss the new New Kids on the Block song, "Kids", and the new NSYNC song, "Paradise". We will be on hiatus until the week of May 1, 2024. Also, if you are wondering what the heck is up with the episode image - you can thank AI.

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Step 298 - Block Party #160: NKOTB Fan Stories From Our Friends Christina and Jenn 39:41

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Join us this week with two amazing New Kids on the Block fan stories from the vault from our friends, Christina & Jenn!

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Step 297 - Internet Love, Friendship, and Burger King 50:40

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Join us this week as we hear some really amazing Internet love stories as well as an Internet friendship story from our listeners. We also tangent as always and discuss many other things including Burger King.

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Step 296 - The Early Days of the Internet 1:11:45

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This week, we take a trip back in time to the 90's and early 2000's to remember what things were like in the early days of the Internet (or "The Net" as we used to call it lol).

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Step 295 - Block Party #159: Cruise Moments with Shawn & Michelle 38:52

1+ y ago38:52

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It's ANOTHER Block Party! Tune in this episode and hear some amazing cruise moments recorded by our friends Michelle & Shawn! We would LOVE to hear your stories (80's/90's & NKOTB related) and we would LOVE to hear them - IN YOUR VOICE! Send us your stories via voice memo, or call our partyline at 857-271-1047...and you can still send us your stori…

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Step 294 - Block Party #158: Carnegie 2023 Quick Recap, Charlene Goes to Joe's Podumentary, a "Why Are We Not Dead" Update from Brooke, and 80's/90's Secrets from Our Listeners 41:07

1+ y ago41:07

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Lots to unpack this episode! First, Nikki does a quick recap of Carnegie 2023, Charlene sends us an audio message and talks about her experience at the Gary Marshall Theater at Joe's Podumentary, we hear a couple funny secret stories from our listeners and last - we get an unexpected "Why Are We Not Dead" update from Brooke! You won't want to miss …

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Step 293 - Block Party #157: New Kids on the Block Fan Stories From Our Friends Jennifer and Robbie 36:46

1+ y ago36:46

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We're continuing the Block Party and are sharing two brand new NKOTB fan stories from our new friends Jennifer and Robbie!

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Step 292 - Block Party #156: NKOTB Fan Stories From Our Friends Kelley and Julie! 49:11

1+ y ago49:11

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Welcome to the Block Party! We ain’t leaving out NOBODY - especially not our friends Kelley and Julie! Listen this episode as we discuss our winter storm and hear two amazing Joey McIntyre themed stories from our friends Julie and Kelley. Happy 2024 everyone!

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Step 291 - You Were My First Boyfriend 1:18:39

1+ y ago1:18:39

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Join us (Brooke & Nikki) this week as we talk about the documentary we watched titled "You Were My First Boyfriend" which you can also watch NOW on Max!

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Step 290 - We're Back! 1:14:36

1+ y ago1:14:36

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Catch up with us (Brooke & Nikki) as we discuss the last 3+ months

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Step 289 - Block Party #155: Solo Joe at the Cape Cod Melody Tent 30:45

2y ago30:45

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Join us this week for a patchwork quilt of an episode - pieced together for all of you with love - of our experience at Solo Joe at the Cape Cod Melody Tent.

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Step 288 - Block Party #154: Happy Anniversary and NKOTB Fan Stories from Our Friends Amber and Sarah 1:08:51

2y ago1:08:51

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Join us this episode as we wish ourselves a happy 6th anniversary and hear some amazing New Kids on the Block fan stories from our friends Amber and Sarah.

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Step 287 - Catch Up and Whatever With Brooke and Nikki 45:18

2y ago45:18

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Listen in this week as we catch up on life and talk about all the things.

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Step 286 - Block Party #153: BlockCon Recap with Charlene! 1:08:44

2y ago1:08:44

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Join us this episode as we invite our West Coast MSCW Correspondent, Charlene (that’s her official title), to talk to us ALL about her BlockCon 2023 experience!

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Step 285 - Block Party #152: NKOTB Fan Stories From Our Friends Katie and Christina 34:45

2y ago34:45

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Join us this episode for a New Kids on the Block Block Party episode where we hear two amazing NKOTB fan stories from our friends Katie and Christina

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Step 284 - NKOTB and Boyband Fan Stories from Our Friends Stephanie, Diane, and Brandy 36:02

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Join us this episode as we hear some pretty awesome NKOTB and boyband related stories from our friends Stephanie, Diane, and Brandy

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Step 283 - Block Party #151: New Kids on the Block Fan Stories from Our Friends Jen and Kelley-Mo 27:03

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We have some amazing episodes for you this episode! Our friend Jen shares an adorable Joey Mac story from the early 2000's and our friend Kelley-Mo shares her Maryland NKOTB adventure!

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Step 282 - Nostalgic Stories from Our Friends Lauren and Jessica 1:34:34

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Join us this episode as we hear from our friend Lauren who is a somewhat new Blockhead (but also loves cons) and our friend Jessica who is a HUGE Pee Wee Herman / Paul Reubens fan. Don't forget to send us your nostaigic stories to [email protected]

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Step 281: Block Party #150 - A Fun Chat With Our Friend Becky 50:26

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Join us this episode as we chat with our long-time friend, Becky.

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Step 280 - Block Party #149: NKOTB Fan Stories from Our Friends Mel and Becky 42:46

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Welcome to the Block Party - we ain't leavin' out NOBODY! Join us this week as we hear some really great New Kids on the Block fan stories from our friends Mel and Becky

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Step 279 - Happy Valentines Day 2023 40:33

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Listen in this episode as we hear Valentine's Day stories from our friends Christina and Jerusha!

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Step 278: Block Party #148 - Baby Blockheads! 1:30:48

2+ y ago1:30:48

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Listen in this episode as Brooke and I talk to our new baby blockhead friends Christina, Marina, Avery, and Emmi!

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Step 277 - Hello 2023! 44:36

2+ y ago44:36

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Join us this week as we (Brooke & Nikki) chat about 2022 and dream about 2023. 2023 is going to be OUR YEAR!

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Step 276 - Block Party #147: Our NKOTB Cruise 2022 Experience Part 3 and Legendary Moments From Our Friends Stacy, Katie, and Christina 1:05:16

2+ y ago1:05:16

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Join us this week as we dive into part three of our NKOTB Cruise 2022 Experience and hear LEGENDARY moments from first-time cruiser Stacy and our friends Katie and Christina.

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Step 275 - Block Party #146: NKOTB Chat With Our Friend Naomi From the Dope Nostalgia Podcast 57:04

2+ y ago57:04

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Join us this week as we chat with our friend, Naomi, from the Dope Nostalgia Podcast.

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Step 274 - Block Party #145: NKOTB Cruise 2022 Recap Part 2 51:49

2+ y ago51:49

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Join us this week as we dive into the second part of our 2022 NKOTB Cruise experience and hear some #Legendary moments from our friends Jackie and Kelley

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Step 273 - Block Party #144: NKOTB Cruise 2022 Recap Part 1 1:06:56

2+ y ago1:06:56

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Join us this week as we (Nikki and Brooke) recap the beginning of our NKOTB cruise.

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Step 272 - Block Party #143: A Fun NKOTB Chat with Our Friend Ashley 1:03:32

3y ago1:03:32

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Join us this week as we chat New Kids, New Kids Cruise, and all of the things with our friend Ashley.

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Step 271 - Fun With Our Friend Kelly K 53:04

3y ago53:04

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We're back! Join us this week as we talk to our friend Kelly K about boybands, movie locations, and NKOTB of course!

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Step 270 - Block Party #142: NKOTB Cruise Q&A With Rattail and Cruise Expert, Christina 1:20:16

3y ago1:20:16

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Join us this week as we welcome our friends - first-time NKOTB Cruisers Rattail and NKOTB Cruise expert, Christina. We will dive into some cruise do's and don'ts as well as address some questions that we received from our community.

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Step 269 - Our Bangor Backstreet Boys Experience 38:59

3y ago38:59

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Join us this week as we discuss our hometown Backstreet Boys concert and meet and greet experience

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Step 268 - Block Party #141: Our NKOTB Mixtape Tour 2022 Breakdown Part 2 1:07:48

3y ago1:07:48

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Join us this episode as we discuss the second part of our New Kids on the Block Mixtape Tour 2022 experience.

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Step 267 - Block Party #140: Our NKOTB Mixtape Tour 2022 Breakdown Part 1 58:40

3y ago58:40

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Join us this week as we discuss our first New Kids on the Block Mixtape Tour 2022 concert at Mohegan Sun. We want to hear your Mixtape Tour and NKOTB stories - so send them in to [email protected]

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Step 266 - Block Party #139: Charlene's ULTIMATE New Kids on the Block Experience 42:24

3y ago42:24

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Join us as we welcome back our friend Charlene and listen to her amazing NKOTB Ultimate experience!

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Step 265 - Block Party #138: New Kids on the Block Fan Stories From Our Friends Kara, Chrissy, and Joann 19:33

3y ago19:33

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Join us this week for another NKOTB Block Party episode! This week we hear New Kids on the Block fan stories from our friends Kara, Chrissy, and Joann

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Step 264 - Block Party #137: New Kids on the Block Fan Stories From Our Friends Jennifer, Katie, and Helena 36:45

3y ago36:45

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Welcome to the BLOCK PARTY! This week we are back to reading NKOTB fan stories! Tune in and hear some amazing New Kids on the Block experiences from our friends Jennifer, Katie, and Helena

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Step 263 - Block Party #136: Mixtape Tour 2022 So Far with Our Friends Kelley, Jill, and Courtney 1:25:43

3y ago1:25:43

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Join us this week as we gather together with our friends Kelley, Jill, and Courtney to discuss their road trip following NKOTB for several shows. LOTS OF SPOILERS - so if you want to remain surprised, you probably aren’t goin to want to listen to this episode

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Step 262 - Block Party #135: NKOTB Meet & Greet Moments With Our Friend Michelle 1:03:12

3y ago1:03:12

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Join us this week as we are joined by our friend Michelle as we use our experience (and some of our listeners) to discuss the NKOTB meet and greet process